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Country Facts:
France vs. Ukraine

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Ukraine by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

France vs. Ukraine - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Ukraine is 10.94% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 728.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

2 241 350 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

France vs. Ukraine - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

82.4 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

41.7 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and -0.49% in Ukraine.

0.33%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 99.8% in Ukraine.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

french
ukrainian

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Ukraine, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 165/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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Euro
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Ukraine: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Ukraine has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Ukraine - July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 84 EUR
T122 EUR - 160 EUR
B15 EUR - 21 EUR
T39 EUR - 57 EUR

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